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Ranchi to Nellore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

1478 kmDistance
29.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16360
Sedan₹19310
SUV₹25280
Innova / MUV₹28280
Tempo Traveller₹32820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1630
AC Seater₹2660
Non-AC Sleeper₹2360
AC Sleeper₹3400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4190
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Train
Sleeper₹920
Economy₹1510
Third AC₹2100
Second AC₹2990
First AC₹4170
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ranchi to Nellore

1478 km · ~32h 14m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ranchi

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 370

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 520

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 670

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 739

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 889

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1039

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1109

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1259

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1409

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 70 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Nellore

    Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ranchi to Nellore

1478 km · ~32h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ranchi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ranchi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 739)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nellore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Nellore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. Arrive in Nellore

    Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ranchi to Nellore

Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Nellore South for Nellore.

Direct trains

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
03:25 PMHatia
30h 37m202 stops
10:02 PM+1dNellore
HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
06:20 PMHatia
24h 34m203 stops
06:54 PM+1dNellore South

Other options with a change

1 change · 26h 12m in total

HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
06:20 PMHatia
15h 17m96 stops
09:37 AM+1dSimhachalam

Change trains at Simhachalam — about 53m wait

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12863 · Superfast
10:30 AMSimhachalam
10h 2m108 stops
08:32 PMVedayapalem

1 change · 27h 1m in total

HATIA - PURI Tapaswini Exp#18451 · Express
04:05 PMHatia
3h 10m22 stops
07:15 PMRourkela

Change trains at Rourkela — about 1h 50m wait

HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
09:05 PMRourkela
22h 1m182 stops
07:06 PM+1dVedayapalem

1 change · 27h 1m in total

HATIA - PURI Tapaswini Exp#18451 · Express
04:05 PMHatia
3h 10m22 stops
07:15 PMRourkela

Change trains at Rourkela — about 1h 50m wait

TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12889
09:05 PMRourkela
22h 1m182 stops
07:06 PM+1dVedayapalem

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Ranchi to Nellore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ranchi to Nellore is about 1478 km by road, roughly 29.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1478 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,360 · Sedan ₹19,310 · SUV ₹25,280 · Innova / MUV ₹28,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,630 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,190
  • Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,990 · First AC ₹4,170

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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